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VOLUME 53. ISSUE 23 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20. 1991 SlGNPO nw i ill J WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Honors director Holt mulling bid for Hansen's House seat WSU professor says that after six terms in Congress, Jim Hansen has turned into a listless backbencher who is too closely tied to special interests By SHAWN PETERSON Staff reporter of The Signpost Ron Holt, Weber State University Honors director, announced he is forming an exploratory committee for a Congressional campaign for the seat held by Jim Hansen since 1980. He may formally announce his candidacy after the committee investigates public support in Utah. "I think the country is in a strange predicament," Holt said. "I feel that someone with my background, with a holistic viewpoint, could be a better congressman." Holt has been mulling a campaign decision for over a year. "I've been barraged with phone calls and letters from across the state," he said. Holt said he will attempt to "redefine the role of a congressman." "Past campaigns have basically been about who has the best ad man," he said. "I think a lot of people will be surprised with how my campaign will be run." Holt sees economic revitalization, accessible health care, education and the concerns of senior citizens and women as major issues. "I see my campaign as an extension of my role as a professor," he said. "I'll be taking an activist role in Congress." Holt, a Democrat, characterized himself as a "fiscal conservative, a defense moderate, and a practical idealist." "During the past few months I've been urged to run by both Democrats and Republicans who are unhappy with Jim's record and lack of accomplishments during his 11 years in the House," Holt said. "We are facing a real deficit of $400 billion this year with the middle class reeling from high taxes." Holt cited Hansen's inability to protect Utah's military installations and environment as reasons for exploring candidacy. "Now is the time for Utah to really blossom but we are in danger of becoming California's toilet," Holt said, addressing the fact that many California companies are seek waste-disposal sites in Utah. He also cirted a 1983 Salt Lake Tribune story quoting Hansen as saying her would "absolutely" retire after six terms. "Apparently, Hansen believes in term limitations for everyone but himself," Holt said. Holt holds a Ph.D from the University of Utah, and has taught anthropology, strategic studies, and international relations at Southern Utah University and Weber State. He also gave lectures on strategy and military history at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point during the summer of 1991. Ttte bottom line r s ... . " ' " , Algebra 107 Finals are approaching much too quickly for WSU student Donna Lucas, who is being tutored by Anthony Crockett In the Stewart Library L ' Juniors must have declared major, student senators say By TINA TRITSCH Advisors are approached too late by undeclared upper-classmen for academic advice, which often leads to postponement of graduation dates. Asst. news editor of The Signpost Resolution RA91-7, recommending that Weber State University adopt the policy that all registered juniors must have a declared major, was passed by student senate Monday. The resolution, sponsored by Education Senator Steven Child, is designed to ease the burden faculty face as seniors want to have their requirements processed rapidly. Advisors are approached too late by undeclared upperclassmen for academic advice, which often leads to postponement of graduation dates. "General education can be declared as a major. Students are not coming to get advisement as soon as they can. 'This will get them in to see an advisor sooner. This resolution will help in getting goal met," said Jennifer Klingler, Residence Hallsenator. "Students will be grateful when they get right on track," said Tad Purser, Business and Economic senator. "One positive thing is more students will graduate in four years," said Mike Wilcox, Natural Science senator. Two student senators were opposed to the passage of the resolution. "You can't force students to declare a major. 'That's why we go to school-to give us an idea of what we want to go into," said Julie Batchelor, Traditional student senator. WSU strong voice in Intercollegiate Assembly By JIM SAWDEY Editor-in-chief of The Signpost When the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly opens itsTwentieth Annual Session at the Utah State Capitol today, it will be directed, in large part, by Weber State University students.This year, four of the five top leadership positions at the UIA belong to current and former Weber State students. They are Tracy Peterson, It. governor; Ufo Eric Atuanya, attorney general; Shane Stewart, senate president; and Douglas Peterson, speaker of the house. These students will have considerable control over proposed legislation and resolutions presented to the session by 78 representatives and 30 senators. "The senate president and the speaker of the house controls the bills that come up and how long they are debated," said Doug Peterson, UIA speaker of the house and last year's ASWSU student body president. The four Weber students, along with two other officers, have added a new dimension to the annual meeting. This year, the seven gubernatorial candidates will be there to address the session and answer student questions. Students are urged to attend this presentation to help the candidates form their platform, Peterson said. "Candidates will build their platforms around student issues if there's a good turn out," he said. The UIA is a mock legislature with delegates from each of the nine colleges and universities plus Brigham Young University. All students on all campuses can be a member of the conference. They are selected by the associated students' organizations of each institution.At the end of the three-day session, the five top bills adopted by the assembly are written up as formal proposals and presented to the Utah State Board of Regents or the Utah State Legislature for consideration, Peterson said. The UIA has been successful in getting ( See UIA page 3) "I haven't heard what academic advisement has said about this. There are a greater number of people changing majors. This is a hassle for advisement. It seems this won't solve problems, just create one more," said General Education Senator Jamie Van Meeteren. The resolution will be presented by Child to the WSU Faculty Senate and the President's Council for evaluation and implementation. 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VOLUME 53. ISSUE 23 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20. 1991 SlGNPO nw i ill J WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Honors director Holt mulling bid for Hansen's House seat WSU professor says that after six terms in Congress, Jim Hansen has turned into a listless backbencher who is too closely tied to special interests By SHAWN PETERSON Staff reporter of The Signpost Ron Holt, Weber State University Honors director, announced he is forming an exploratory committee for a Congressional campaign for the seat held by Jim Hansen since 1980. He may formally announce his candidacy after the committee investigates public support in Utah. "I think the country is in a strange predicament," Holt said. "I feel that someone with my background, with a holistic viewpoint, could be a better congressman." Holt has been mulling a campaign decision for over a year. "I've been barraged with phone calls and letters from across the state," he said. Holt said he will attempt to "redefine the role of a congressman." "Past campaigns have basically been about who has the best ad man," he said. "I think a lot of people will be surprised with how my campaign will be run." Holt sees economic revitalization, accessible health care, education and the concerns of senior citizens and women as major issues. "I see my campaign as an extension of my role as a professor," he said. "I'll be taking an activist role in Congress." Holt, a Democrat, characterized himself as a "fiscal conservative, a defense moderate, and a practical idealist." "During the past few months I've been urged to run by both Democrats and Republicans who are unhappy with Jim's record and lack of accomplishments during his 11 years in the House," Holt said. "We are facing a real deficit of $400 billion this year with the middle class reeling from high taxes." Holt cited Hansen's inability to protect Utah's military installations and environment as reasons for exploring candidacy. "Now is the time for Utah to really blossom but we are in danger of becoming California's toilet," Holt said, addressing the fact that many California companies are seek waste-disposal sites in Utah. He also cirted a 1983 Salt Lake Tribune story quoting Hansen as saying her would "absolutely" retire after six terms. "Apparently, Hansen believes in term limitations for everyone but himself," Holt said. Holt holds a Ph.D from the University of Utah, and has taught anthropology, strategic studies, and international relations at Southern Utah University and Weber State. He also gave lectures on strategy and military history at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point during the summer of 1991. Ttte bottom line r s ... . " ' " , Algebra 107 Finals are approaching much too quickly for WSU student Donna Lucas, who is being tutored by Anthony Crockett In the Stewart Library L ' Juniors must have declared major, student senators say By TINA TRITSCH Advisors are approached too late by undeclared upper-classmen for academic advice, which often leads to postponement of graduation dates. Asst. news editor of The Signpost Resolution RA91-7, recommending that Weber State University adopt the policy that all registered juniors must have a declared major, was passed by student senate Monday. The resolution, sponsored by Education Senator Steven Child, is designed to ease the burden faculty face as seniors want to have their requirements processed rapidly. Advisors are approached too late by undeclared upperclassmen for academic advice, which often leads to postponement of graduation dates. "General education can be declared as a major. Students are not coming to get advisement as soon as they can. 'This will get them in to see an advisor sooner. This resolution will help in getting goal met," said Jennifer Klingler, Residence Hallsenator. "Students will be grateful when they get right on track," said Tad Purser, Business and Economic senator. "One positive thing is more students will graduate in four years," said Mike Wilcox, Natural Science senator. Two student senators were opposed to the passage of the resolution. "You can't force students to declare a major. 'That's why we go to school-to give us an idea of what we want to go into," said Julie Batchelor, Traditional student senator. WSU strong voice in Intercollegiate Assembly By JIM SAWDEY Editor-in-chief of The Signpost When the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly opens itsTwentieth Annual Session at the Utah State Capitol today, it will be directed, in large part, by Weber State University students.This year, four of the five top leadership positions at the UIA belong to current and former Weber State students. They are Tracy Peterson, It. governor; Ufo Eric Atuanya, attorney general; Shane Stewart, senate president; and Douglas Peterson, speaker of the house. These students will have considerable control over proposed legislation and resolutions presented to the session by 78 representatives and 30 senators. "The senate president and the speaker of the house controls the bills that come up and how long they are debated," said Doug Peterson, UIA speaker of the house and last year's ASWSU student body president. The four Weber students, along with two other officers, have added a new dimension to the annual meeting. This year, the seven gubernatorial candidates will be there to address the session and answer student questions. Students are urged to attend this presentation to help the candidates form their platform, Peterson said. "Candidates will build their platforms around student issues if there's a good turn out," he said. The UIA is a mock legislature with delegates from each of the nine colleges and universities plus Brigham Young University. All students on all campuses can be a member of the conference. They are selected by the associated students' organizations of each institution.At the end of the three-day session, the five top bills adopted by the assembly are written up as formal proposals and presented to the Utah State Board of Regents or the Utah State Legislature for consideration, Peterson said. The UIA has been successful in getting ( See UIA page 3) "I haven't heard what academic advisement has said about this. There are a greater number of people changing majors. This is a hassle for advisement. It seems this won't solve problems, just create one more," said General Education Senator Jamie Van Meeteren. The resolution will be presented by Child to the WSU Faculty Senate and the President's Council for evaluation and implementation. ARTS J "Billy Bathgate" a refreshingly different gangster movie SPORTS 7 Womens cross country team Invited to nationalchampionships